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Expats bring their dreams to this country, and Belize helps to make them come true. Kathleen Peddicord is the founder of the Live and Invest Overseas publishing group.

Becoming a Legal Resident of Belize When you arrive in Belize, you will automatically be granted a 30-day tourist visa. This tourist visa can be renewed every 30 days for up to 12 months.

Belize has a qualified retirement program available to expats who are at least 40 years old, have citizenship in a qualifying country and have a retirement income of at least $2,000 per month.

When you arrive in Belize, you will automatically be granted a 30-day tourist visa. This tourist visa can be renewed every 30 days for up to 12 months. The cost of the renewal is $100 per month.